Taishi, Hyōgo

Taishi
太子町
Town

Location of Taishi in Hyōgo Prefecture
Taishi

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 34°50′N 134°34′E / 34.833°N 134.567°E / 34.833; 134.567Coordinates: 34°50′N 134°34′E / 34.833°N 134.567°E / 34.833; 134.567
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Hyōgo Prefecture
District Ibo
Area
  Total 22.62 km2 (8.73 sq mi)
Population (2008)
  Total 34,088
  Density 1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi)
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website www.town.taishi.hyogo.jp

Taishi (太子町 Taishi-chō) is a town located in Ibo District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2011, the town has an estimated population of 34,503. The total area is 22.62 km².

Originally the Ibo District was divided into three towns (Ibogawa, Shingū, Mitsu). In October 2005 the three towns along with the town of Tatsuno merged into a single city bearing the name of Tatsuno. The merger left Taishi as the sole remaining independent town of the Ibo District. Separate plans have been laid out respectively for the merger Taishi and Tatsuno, and the merger of Taishi and Himeji into a single municipal district.

The city is enveloped to the west by the city of Tatsuno, and to the east by the city of Himeji.

Geography

Natural Features

Tatsuoka Yama holds a water reservoir tank for the city of Taishi.

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Cultural and Historical Landmarks

Three-storied pagoda, located on the grounds of Ikaruga Temple.

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